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Oglesby honors former mayor Jerry Scott

Plaque commemorates Scott’s 20 years as mayor

Thank you, Jerry. Members of the Oglesby City Council and family members of former Mayor Gerald Scott, who died last year at age 87, flank a plaque honoring Scott's 20 years as mayor. The Oglesby City Council issued a proclamation Monday, May 6, 2024, honoring Scott and decreeing the plaque will be permanently displayed at Oglesby City Hall.

Members of the Oglesby City Council and family members of former Mayor Gerald Scott, who died last year at age 87, flank a plaque honoring Scott's 20 years as mayor. The Oglesby City Council issued a proclamation Monday, May 6, 2024, honoring Scott and decreeing the plaque will be permanently displayed at Oglesby City Hall. (Photo provided by Tony Stefanelli)

By Tom Collins

A plaque commemorating longtime Oglesby Mayor Jerry Scott will be on permanent display at Oglesby City Hall.

Monday, the Oglesby City Council issued a proclamation honoring Scott, who died last year at age 87, an unveiling a plaque recognizing his 20 years as mayor. Members of Scott’s family applauded the proclamation and posed for photos with council members flanking the plaque.

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Tom Collins covers criminal justice in La Salle County.